Globodrin Ephedrine HCL 30mg

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Ephedrine is a sympathomimеtic amine commonly usеd as a stimulant,
appеtitе supprеssant, concеntration aid, dеcongеstant, and to trеat
hypotеnsion associatеd with anaеsthеsia. What is Ephedrine? What do
140 over 90 mean? Learn about high blood pressure numbers. Ephedrine
is used to relieve congestion due to colds, flu, hay fever, and
allergies, and for temporary relief of shortness of breath, chest
tightness, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Ephedrine may also be
used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Ephedrine is a
decongestant and bronchodilator. It works by reducing swelling and
constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages and widening the
airway, allowing you to breathe more easily. Do not use Ephedrine if:
You are allergic to this medication. you are taking furazolidone or
have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) in the
last 14 days you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood
vessel disease, a rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems Contact
your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to
you. Before using Ephedrine: Some medical conditions may interact
with Ephedrine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical
conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: if you
are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding if you
are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal
preparation, or dietary supplement if you have allergies to medicines,
foods, or other substances if you have a history of heart problems,
diabetes, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems,
adrenal gland problems, high blood pressure, seizures, stroke, blood
vessel problems, an overactive thyroid, or severe asthma Some
medicines may interact with Ephedrine. Tell your health care provider if
you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Rauwolfia derivatives (eg, reserpine) because the effectiveness of may
be decreased Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), cocaine, furazolidone,
indomethacin, methyldopa, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), oxytocic
medicines (eg, oxytocin), rauwolfia derivatives (eg, reserpine), or
tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the actions and
side effects of Ephedrine may be increased Bromocriptine,
catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, entacapone),
digoxin, or droxidopa because the actions and side effects of these
medicines may be increased Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine,
methyldopa, or reserpine because its effectiveness may be decreased by
Ephedrine This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may
occur. Ask your health care provider if Ephedrine may interact with
other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider
before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. How to use
Ephedrine: Use this medication as directed by your doctor. Check the
label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on
the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Ephedrine may be taken
with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce
stomach irritation. If you miss a dose of Ephedrine and are taking it
regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. Ask your health care provider
any questions you may have about how to use Ephedrine. Important
safety information: Ephedrine may cause dizziness. Do not drives,
operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you
know how you react to Ephedrine. Using Ephedrine alone, with certain
other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or
perform other potentially dangerous tasks. If your symptoms do not
improve within 7 days or if you develop a high fever, check with your
doctor. If you have trouble sleeping, ask your pharmacist or doctor
about the best time to take this medication. Do not take diet or
appetite control medicines while you are taking Ephedrine. Before you
begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the
ingredients to see if it also contains Ephedrine. If it does or if you
are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Diabetes patients -
Ephedrine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely
and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Use this medication with caution in the elderly because they may be
more sensitive to its effects. Use Ephedrine with extreme caution in
children. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed. Pregnancy
and breast-feeding: It is unknown if this medication can cause harm to
the fetus. If you become pregnant while taking Ephedrine, discuss with
your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ephedrine during pregnancy.
It is unknown if Ephedrine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or
will be breast-feeding while you are using Ephedrine, check with your
doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. Possible side
effects of Ephedrine: All medicines may cause side effects, but many
people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of
these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; headache; nausea; nervousness; restlessness; sleeplessness;
stomach irritation. Seek medical attention right away if any of these
severe side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth,
face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urinating. This is not a complete
list of all side effects that may occur. Proper storage of Ephedrine:
Store this medication at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F
(15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not
store in the bathroom. Keep Ephedrine out of the reach of children and
away from pets. General information: If you have any questions about
Ephedrine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health
care provider. Ephedrine is to be used only by the patient for whom it
is prescribed. Do not share it with other people. If your symptoms do
not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. This
information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about
Ephedrine. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or
would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or
other health care provider.